Alleged Jihadist Accused in Deadly Shooting on Austin’s Sixth Street

March 3, 2026 – AUSTIN — A gunman opened fire in downtown Austin’s popular Sixth Street entertainment district early Sunday morning, killing three people and injuring 13 others before being shot and killed by police.

Authorities identified the suspect as Ndiaga Diagne, 42, of Pflugerville. According to law enforcement officials, officers responding to multiple 911 calls encountered the suspect shortly after the shooting began and fatally shot him during an exchange of gunfire.

Investigators say the attack unfolded just after bar closing time in one of the city’s busiest nightlife corridors. Witnesses reported chaos as crowds fled the area while officers secured the scene and rendered aid to victims.

Police confirmed that Diagne was originally from Senegal and had immigrated to the United States decades ago. Officials said he had previously overstayed a visa before later becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen. Authorities have not publicly detailed a motive but said the investigation is ongoing and includes a review of digital evidence and social media activity.

During the attack, Diagne was reportedly wearing a hoodie bearing religious wording. Law enforcement officials declined to speculate on whether ideology played a role, saying federal agencies are assisting in determining whether the shooting qualifies as terrorism.

Sixth Street remained closed Sunday as investigators processed the scene.